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Chatham Academy

4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31406-0314 -

School Notes Overview:

"Chatham Academy believes that a student’s self-concept, attitude and past experiences affect the daily learning process of that child. Teaching academic skills, appropriate daily behavior and social skills are an important part of the curriculum. To teach these skills, daily instruction is on-going and constant. The constant review of key ideas and skills are built into the curriculum so that the information is transferred from short to long-term memory at each student's individual level. Chatham Academy has designed the classrooms, teaching techniques and curriculum to allow each child to experience academic and social success. Students are grouped in classes by age and skill level, which allows the teacher to provide direct instruction throughout the class time rather than strictly independent work. A variety of modalities and teaching methods are used in order to sustain a high level of attention and to provide for academic success. Each class is structured so that students have clear expectations and are aware of consequences for inappropriate actions. Basic class rules are the same throughout the school to provide consistency. There are slight variations in consequences based on student age and individual needs. Our goals are to teach each student the academic skills appropriate for their level, to accept responsibility for their actions and their learning, and to advocate responsibly for themselves. Chatham Academy educates students in grades 1-12 with learning differences. Through the use of specialized teaching techniques, small classes and consistent expectations we help students achieve at their potential level." ...

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School Overview:

	Chatham Academy
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Council for Exceptional Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 12
Learning Differences Supported	LD, ADHD, Dyslexia
Year Founded	1978
County	Chatham County, GA
Student Body
Total Students	110 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	20%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 5 students
	Grade 2 - 5 students
	Grade 3 - 6 students
	Grade 4 - 8 students
	Grade 5 - 8 students
	Grade 6 - 7 students
	Grade 7 - 11 students
	Grade 8 - 22 students
	Grade 9 - 13 students
	Grade 10 - 10 students
	Grade 11 - 9 students
	Grade 12 - 6 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	15 teachers
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	9
	Extracurriculars
	Art	Baseball
	Basketball	Cheerleading
	Computer	Lacrosse
	Science Club	Soccer
	Yearbook

School Notes:

"Chatham Academy believes that a student’s self-concept, attitude and past experiences affect the daily learning process of that child. Teaching academic skills, appropriate daily behavior and social skills are an important part of the curriculum. To teach these skills, daily instruction is on-going and constant. The constant review of key ideas and skills are built into the curriculum so that the information is transferred from short to long-term memory at each student's individual level. Chatham Academy has designed the classrooms, teaching techniques and curriculum to allow each child to experience academic and social success. Students are grouped in classes by age and skill level, which allows the teacher to provide direct instruction throughout the class time rather than strictly independent work. A variety of modalities and teaching methods are used in order to sustain a high level of attention and to provide for academic success. Each class is structured so that students have clear expectations and are aware of consequences for inappropriate actions. Basic class rules are the same throughout the school to provide consistency. There are slight variations in consequences based on student age and individual needs. Our goals are to teach each student the academic skills appropriate for their level, to accept responsibility for their actions and their learning, and to advocate responsibly for themselves. Chatham Academy educates students in grades 1-12 with learning differences. Through the use of specialized teaching techniques, small classes and consistent expectations we help students achieve at their potential level."
Profile last updated: 04/14/2008

In the News:

Chatham Academy re-dedicates building (WTOC 11 Savannah)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 08:41:19 pm
The Chatham Academy just finished renovations. On Thursday, they celebrated with a building re-dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Noteworthy (Savannah Morning News)
posted on August 4, 2009 at 10:32:30 pm
Gerra J. Harmon, Ky Willis Harmon and Chisama Ku Penn-Swagerty, all of Savannah, are 2009 delegates to the Tavis Smiley Foundation Youth Leadership Institute to take place Aug. 7-11 at UCLA in Los Angeles. Penn-Swagerty will be a 10th-grader at Savannah Arts Academy. Ky Harmon is a student at Urban Christian Academy. Gerra Harmon is a senior at Johnson High School.
Community Calendar (Savannah Morning News)
posted on March 23, 2009 at 12:01:29 am
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SCPS girls, St. James boys win seventh grade titles (Savannah Morning News)
posted on March 17, 2009 at 05:17:33 am
The seventh-grade girls from Savannah Christian and the seventh-grade boys from St. James each won the 2009 Savannah Parochial Athletic League's A Division postseason basketball tournament titles.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (31406)	School Zip (31406)	(GA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	34,753 people	8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	34%	21%
Population Average Age	36 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$42,875	$50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	34 years old	30 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (31406) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	64% / 36%	66% / 34%